Seed Production Tech – 2nd Shift, Growth & Training

Gertens Family of Businesses; Delano (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Tuition Assistance for eligible emplo1

Health and Welfare insurance plans

401(k) savings plan with company match

Employee referral bonus

Internship program

Job summary

Gertens Family of Businesses in Minnesota is seeking a Production Team Member to assist in processing, mixing, and bagging bird seed on a modern, climate-controlled line. This role involves physical work, including lifting 50-pound bags, handling materials, and operating a forklift with training provided.

The position offers 2nd shift, training and career growth, competitive wages, tuition assistance, health and welfare insurance, and a 401(k) plan with company match.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Forklift experience preferred or willingness to be trained.
• Class A license preferred, not required.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check and full panel drug test before starting.

Responsibilities

• Perform production tasks including processing, mixing, and bagging bird seed.
• Handle materials, inventory, and assist with facility cleaning and maintenance.
• Lift, carry, and stack 50-pound bags and pails as required.
• Support production efficiency, quality standards, and safety practices.
• Read and follow production plans.
• Set scale weights accurately.
• Feed bags through sewing machines or heat sealers.
• Stack completed bags onto pallets or into boxes.
• Move completed pallets using an electric pallet jack.
• Shrink-wrap pallets using automated and manual methods.
• Assist in mixing and blending feed.
• Load and unload trailers as needed.
• Operate a forklift (training provided if needed).
• Operate a yard dog to move semi-trailers for production and shipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the feed mill.
• Help customers in a prompt, efficient, and courteous manner.
• Communicate professionally with customers, coworkers, and management.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
• Complete other tasks and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Forklift experience

Class A license

Background check

Drug test

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Gertens Family of Businesses in Minnesota is seeking a Production Team Member to assist in processing, mixing, and bagging bird seed on a modern, climate-controlled line. This role involves physical work, including lifting 50-pound bags, handling materials, and operating a forklift with training provided.

The position offers 2nd shift, training and career growth, competitive wages, tuition assistance, health and welfare insurance, and a 401(k) plan with company match.